Dell 1011 - Manuals

5 INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron ™ Mini 10 This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron Mini 10 and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level su...

6 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompa...

7 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

8 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Press the Power Button

INSPIRON 14 Using Your Inspiron ™ Mini 10 Your Inspiron Mini 10 has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 5

16 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Left Side Features 1 2 3 4

18 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 4 3 2

20 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll – Allows you to scroll up and down, or right and left.To scroll up and down: Move a finger up or down in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touc...

22 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Display Features 1 2 3 4

24 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Removing and Replacing the Battery 1 2 3

26 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to create presenta...

INSPIRON 28 Solving Problems WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection...

30 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, • ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also bypass power prote...

31 Solving Problems If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Some possible causes of interference are: Power, keyboard, and mouse extension • cables.Too many devices connected to a •...

32 Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. If a program stops responding — End the program: Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously. 1. Click 2. ...

INSPIRON 34 Using Support Tools NOTE: The instructions in this section are for computers with Windows XP operating system installed. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about Dell Support Cent...

35 Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and action needed to resolve the issue. NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for either the...

37 Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 32 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 51) for technical assistance.It is recommended that you print t...

INSPIRON 40 Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data...

42 Restoring Your Operating System Using Dell ™ PC Restore CAUTION: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use PC Restore only if Sy...

44 Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the prob...

INSPIRON 46 If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: See “Solving Problems” on page 1. 28 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 2. 3...

47 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support staff use computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers.To contact Dell’s support service, see “Before You Call” on page 50 and then see...

48 Getting Help Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com • Log in as user: anonymous , and use your e-mail address as your password. Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com , or you can call the autom...

49 Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: Call Dell to obtain the procedures on 1. returning the items for repair under warranty or for credit. NOTE: For the telephone number to call for your re...

50 Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. You may also be asked for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Remember to fill out the ...

51 Getting Help See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic • code:Description ...

INSPIRON 52 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system. the Operating System disc. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files. the Drivers and Utilities disc. NO...

INSPIRON 54 Specifications System model Inspiron 1011 This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and ...

INSPIRON 62 A AC adapter size and weight 57, 58 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 25 C calling Dell 48 chipset 53 computer, setting up 5connect(ing) to the Internet 10 Contacting Dell online 49 customer service 45 D damage, avoiding 5 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Dell Support Center 32 Dell su...